Taken on Highway 75, Jensen Arabians, Blair, Nebraska, USA
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A brief recap on this past week --
I love Cardinals. But there is one specific Cardinal that
is a pain in my ass this week.
Remember this post last week, where I stated he was
enamored with his own reflection?
Seems he thinks it's an interloper, determined to
steal his harem of female cardinals (of which he has none, because he's too
busy "fighting" his reflection, minute by minute,
hour by hour.)
We've tried all sorts of barriers...
bed sheets, towels, twine strings, printouts of my hubby's face (no lie,)
even an owl decoy... but all have failed.
It's not only annoying, he's scaring away the hummers.
Get over it already!
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| Cardinal peeking around a towel. Can't fool me! |
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I had a Dr. appointment on Wednesday, but that didn't prevent me from
thinking about the photos I might capture
on my way to town.
Here's what I saw:
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My son Jesse is in New York this week
for Fleet Week (US Navy Reserves.)
He had his picture taken with the
Service has it's benefits.
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And I have to show you a few photos of our little gosling,
who's not so little anymore.
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Wishing you a joyful, relaxing Memorial Day Weekend (for my U.S. readers.)
But please, let's not forget the fallen.
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We have a graduation party to attend this weekend and
Shane's mom is in town, so I may be AWOL
for awhile.
I'll play catch-up after the holiday.
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That is a cute story about the cardinal. Poor guy, there is no way to win.
ReplyDeleteYou have a gosling??? So stinkin' cute! I would be out there all day taking thousands of photos of it.
Enjoy your holiday weekend:-)
How cool for your son - and I love the little gosling, too sweet! :-)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy a happy weekend darling....love love love ....xxx..
ReplyDeleteNice weekend, Nancy., from Brazil`s hinterlands.
ReplyDeleteGilson.
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend! It's a bit hot here.
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures of horses and the cows. The gosling is cute too!
Will Smith... that's great for your son!
Have a good holiday Nancy... love your series of shots... hmmm love the white-face caught in the sun, love your son in a memorable shot... talk to you later!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a busy weekend ahead...love the little goslings, so sweet. Enjoy!!
ReplyDeletewonderful pics! love the babies :)
ReplyDeletelove your son's brush with fame. your gosling is adorable. your cardinal? yikes! what a crazed bird!
ReplyDeleteThis particular Fleet Week will always be the one "Remember when..." for your son. And that last shot of the gosling made me laugh out loud. Maybe you can put a photo of a bigger, badder cardinal on the window so the little guy knows he better move on.
ReplyDeleteWhile I'm not a fan of the cucumber beetles, that is a neat pic! I always get a kick out of the bird shots when they're looking directly at the camera. How fun for your son and have a great Memorial Day Weekend:@)
ReplyDeleteNancy, love the little gosling! and I must tell you that I love your header; meant to tell you last time but forgot! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
ReplyDeleteLove all the shots!
My friend is having the same problem with a cardinal too--I read your post about him, and something in his eyes....If he were a person, I would probably cross the street when I saw him! :-))!! I hope he gets over himself pretty soon!!
ReplyDeleteThe gosling is just adorable, and how cool is your son??
Enjoy your weekend!!
Definitely lovin' the horses! I spy a beautiful buckskin in the herd...my favorite!
ReplyDeletethat gosling is so cute and funny story about that cardinal. hope all went well with your doctor's appt. Be well and happy weekend Nancy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection, Nancy! Sure hope y'all have a wonderful holiday.
ReplyDeletei just LOVE that you said pain in the ass!!
ReplyDeletewhere ever i go, that's all i think about. what will i pass, will i see something "good"!!
have a great weekend nancy, it was good to see you today!!
I've read about a male cardinal doing that very same thing.... I had a robin attack its reflection in one of my windows, but it didn't last longer than a day. I would have thought the owl decoy would do the trick! The geese look like ceramic figures in that first image! Wonderful detail in their feathers.
ReplyDeleteThe cardinal cracks me up. Have a great holiday weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great selection of pictures. Your wee gosling is oh so cute. I just love the shot of him looking at you.
ReplyDeleteAnd what a great shot for your son to keep.
Enjoy your holiday. :))
Wow, Will Smith and the yummy Josh Brolin. Your little gosling pic is so cute...as are all of them.
ReplyDeleteWow, Will Smith and the yummy Josh Brolin. Your little gosling pic is so cute...as are all of them.
ReplyDeleteThat cardinal needs a psychiatrist! What a cutie the gosling is. You had a busy week Nancy. Rest and enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are great Nancy! Nebraska is ahead of us as far as 'wild' roses go I see....my fav!
ReplyDeleteI really like the cows....shiny coats eh?
And lastly, you are old enough to have a son in the navy! Or maybe it is I that is so old!! lol
Have a great long weekend and yes I do appreciate what the armed forces of our countries have done over the years.....my Dad is a vet from WW2.
Beautiful horses and so much fun to see your son's picture in good company. Fleet week in New York City is a wonderful event that he will remember always. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post. The little gosling at the end is so precious. And, the little calf peeking through the top of the grass is another sweet shot. Love that Men in Black picture! My nephew in the Navy is at sea right now so is missing Fleet Week in NY.
ReplyDeleteawww, I love that little gosling....so sweet.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting.
The little gosling is so precious. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great holiday weekend, Nancy!
How awesome is that for your son! Have a nice visit with your mil.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely loved all these photos and story. I'm now going to search out the 'cardinal story'...I'm intrigued!
ReplyDeleteWhaddya know? A narcissistic cardinal! Wow, what an aggravating thing. Hope he gets over himself soon.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of the horses in the field and all the other flora and fauna.
Congrats to your son. What a cool photo opp! Tell him how much we appreciate his service!!!
We had a Cardinal who drove us nuts on one particular window. We finally taped pieces of "curling" ribbon on the window that blew in the breeze to scare him away.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great photo and opportunity for your son!
Love your other photos from the drive into town, too.
Hope you have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
We have a good many Cardinals - fortunately none so vain as to bash the window (Am. Bluejay pulled that one summer, drove me crazy). How cool for your son to meet the movie starts (looks like a cute movie). Happy Memorial Weekend.
ReplyDeleteThese are what you have seen.
ReplyDeleteYou are who they have seen.
They talk about you.
busybusybusy...great shots!
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day weekend to you family Nancy! The horse shot makes me happy!!
ReplyDeleteLove all your series of pictures - the calf peeking out of the long grass with the cows, the geese and gosling, the charming dog-roses and that really funny story of the cardinal still strutting around! Nice to see your son Jesse in uniform and the visit of Will Smith!
ReplyDeleteRemembering the fallen and especially those who have lost loved ones.
Love the cow pic and what a fiesty little cardinal you have there! AND how fun for your son....
ReplyDeleteVery impressed - wish I could meet Will Smith
ReplyDeletenice nature pictures:)
ReplyDeleteBlog about life and travelling
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Love all those shots especially those flowers!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful sunday Nancy:)
lovely shots! and thanks for hosting this great party
ReplyDeletewould love it if you could join in with my monthly photo challenge
http://serenityyou.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Photo%20Challenge
Natasha xx
Your photos are all awesome, and the white flowers have bugs on them..fantastic!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your son, and have a fun weekend.
The Cardinal story is too funny!
ReplyDeleteThe little gosling is adorable- but that cardinal looks like a problem. Cool beans for your son- that would be so neat!
ReplyDeleteOh Nancy awesome pics. Enjoy your long weekend and the graduation. We should all be thankful and not forget our servicemen past and present. B
ReplyDeleteI think it's hilarious that you're stalking the cardinal.
ReplyDeleteYour son is so handsome. I love that they get perks like that because hey, they are defending our freedom. They deserve more than meeting celebrities.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday!
oh, nancy, love all of your shots!
ReplyDeletei love you son's brush with fame as well.
sounds like you're having such a busy weekend.
enjoy your sunday!
xoxo
Love the pics of the little gosling. He looks so happy and curious!
ReplyDeleteSadly, my brother-in-law has a similar cardinal attacking the chrome in his truck! They really can be pains in the neck!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful series of shots Nancy!!
ReplyDeleteI love your finds on the way to your doctor's appointment. The rock roses are beautiful, especially the one with the lady beetle.
The goslings are gorgeous!!
Silly bird! Fun for Son! Love the gosling and the cows hunkered down in the shade. Have a fun weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I love that gosling.
ReplyDeleteYou live such a beautiful life Nancy!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a gosling "up close and personal" before. What a cute little guy!
ReplyDeleteNancy, you sound as proud of your gosling as you are of your son...and rightfully so! Enjoy and have a safe holiday!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for baby anythings. EnJOYed the ducklings.
ReplyDeleteSo many fun photos here today Nancy! Love the one of your son with Will Smith and Josh Brolin ~ very fun! And those little goslings are oh so cute!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
xo Catherine
Love the goslings, they are adorable!
ReplyDeleteAnd a great picture your son sent awesome he meet Will Smith and the gang!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful flowers with Foto Friday,
Lori
i had to laugh at your attempt to dissuade the cardinal using your husband's photo! ha!
ReplyDeletehow awesome for your son! and your cute little gosling? ...let's face it, you've given us way too much to comment on this post.
;o)
Isn't it amazing what can be seen and captured on a journey into town? Love the growing up goslings. They're so fuzzy!
ReplyDeleteOomph!! That cardinal rocks!!! Ha hah!! :-D
ReplyDeleteAnd pregnant pause is so sweet. :)
Happy Sunday, Nancy!
Angie :)
xo
Sweet little duckling at the end. ;) xoxo
ReplyDeleteHad to come by & say thank you for linking up! That sweet little duck capture is precious to a T!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the shot of the peek-a-boo calf...
ReplyDeletethe flowers are gorgeous, is that a yellow ladybug on the white flowers?...
Awesome pic of your son & Will Smith & Josh Brolin, that doesn't happen everyday...
and the babies are sooo friggin adorable, love that last shot! =)
Have a great weekend! Thank you for hosting! Its pretty cool that they got to meet the stars of MIB3
ReplyDeleteI love ALL your pictures this week! The little gosling is growing up so fast and the big geese look very proud! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy for being a faithful participant in Weekly Top Shot, now on week 32!
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy, just love the horses... and what a crazy Cardinal, he's just so into himself isn't he!
ReplyDeleteYour gosling is adorable.
What a thrill for you to see your Son in that photo... he's a handsome young man too.
Enjoy your break Nancy and thank you, as always, for your enjoyable posts and brilliant photos.
Cheers, Susan xx
OMG, I don't know where to begin! I love all of these shots! The horses are so beautiful and I love the cows! That last shot is my favorite though!
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ReplyDeleteI like the fuzzy gosling! Great photos and post.
ReplyDeleteLove those little fuzzy babies! Cute!
ReplyDeletebeautiful series Nancy!
ReplyDeleteOh, that one gosling is standing tough. So cute. And the white flower with the bug. So pretty. Driving in to town looks like it is a joy!
ReplyDeleteLove all these photos.. your new header with the grossbeak!... and what a very cool experience for your son.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful shots of lush pastures and lovely critters.
ReplyDeleteI love the baby goose face...oh so cute. What a capture!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post -- so many interesting things ; makes me feel like I was visiting you for a week. Fun... Handsome son! Congrats to him (for the work he's doing, not just because he had his pic taken with those other two guys ;>)....
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to keep us updated on the horse -- we want to see the baby.
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ReplyDeleteWOW!! That looks like one busy week. But lots of beauty for one week. I love the shot of your son.. Very cool..
ReplyDeleteHugs~
loved that little goosling. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great time at the graduation party!
ReplyDeleteLove all the animal pictures :) And Will? What a cherry on the top!
I love the shot of the pregnant horse. It's different and classy. So happy for your son--I know he will remember that day for a long time. Your gosling is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThank you to your son for serving!!
ReplyDeleteLove your pics as always!
Oh my goodness, lovin' those ducky photos!
ReplyDeleteLoved the pics...especially your son!! The gosling is gorgeous and so proud of himself!! Joan
ReplyDeleteGreat series of photos! That cardinal is way too silly. Hope the doctor's appt. went well. How cool to have your son's picture. I love the toulouse geese!
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